CVE-2021-34492
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.28%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34492 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Certificate Spoofing Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Certificate Spoofing Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34492?
Windows Certificate Spoofing Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-34492?
CVE-2021-34492 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34492?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2021-34492?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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